PRN Pharmacist
Onco360•New Hyde Park, NY
About The Position
Onco360 Pharmacy is hiring a per diem Pharmacist for its New Hyde Park, New York pharmacy. The pharmacist evaluates medication orders, supports safe and effective medication use, maintains patient records, monitors high-risk conditions, and collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and a current license in the state of practice. A PharmD and specialty pharmacy experience are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
- Current license in the state of practice.
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD preferred.
- One year of specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
- Multi-state licenses are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate physician medication orders for the appropriateness of the drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration; recommend therapy changes to physicians and facility staff as appropriate.
- Maintain patient databases with relevant current and past medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medications, including over-the-counter products and home remedies.
- Ensure appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate healthcare team members.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
- Document communications with physicians, nurses, other healthcare team members, patients or residents, and their family members in the medical record.
- Implement policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, use, and disposal of drugs and biologicals.
- Obtain and maintain required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
- Assist facility personnel with procedures for safely and effectively procuring, maintaining, administering, and disposing of drugs.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with a match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid long-term disability
